10 underrated Bollywood movies of 2017 which you must watch before the year ends

The year 2017 gave us some of the best films that we will be cherishing in the coming years. Its December and the year is almost over. But 2017 will be a year which gave cinema goers a  stupendous Bollywood movies, there were still a few good ones out there that surprisingly received an immensely amazing response from the audience. Here are 10 Bollywood movies which were considered underrated but the storyline, the acting skills helped them standout.
The year 2017 gave us few of the best made Bollywood films which we are sure to cherish in the coming years. Amidst the list of regular commercial potboilers, dramas and comedies, there were few movies which stoodout purely based on interesting storylines
The year 2017 gave us few of the best made Bollywood films which we are sure to cherish in the coming years. Amidst the list of regular commercial potboilers, dramas and comedies, there were few movies which stoodout purely based on interesting storylines
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Newton: Though the movie 'Newton' could not make the final cut for the Oscars ' Best Foreign Language Film category this year, it is definitely one of the better made Bollywood films of 2017. With his natural acting skills, Rajkummar Rao won hearts in this movie which is about a rookie government clerk who tries to run a free and fair election in a conflict area infested with Maoists. (Image Courtesy Twitter @RajkummarRao)
Newton: Though the movie 'Newton' could not make the final cut for the Oscars ' Best Foreign Language Film category this year, it is definitely one of the better made Bollywood films of 2017. With his natural acting skills, Rajkummar Rao won hearts in this movie which is about a rookie government clerk who tries to run a free and fair election in a conflict area infested with Maoists. (Image Courtesy Twitter @RajkummarRao)
A death in the Gunj: Versatile actress Konkana Sen Sharma's directorial prowess was on show in her directorial debut 'A death in the Gunj'. A family drama filled with suspense and thrills, the story basically revolves around a shy student who uses his family trip to escape a failed semester. (Image Courtesy Twitter @konkonas)
A death in the Gunj: Versatile actress Konkana Sen Sharma's directorial prowess was on show in her directorial debut 'A death in the Gunj'. A family drama filled with suspense and thrills, the story basically revolves around a shy student who uses his family trip to escape a failed semester. (Image Courtesy Twitter @konkonas)
Hindi Medium: Irrfan Khan, one of Bollywood's most versatile and talented actors gave us a memorable performance in this film. Hindi Medium reveals the brutal truth of the prejudiced society which merely survives on the basis of discrimination and hypocrisy. Pakistani actress Sabah Qamar, who starred opposite Irrfan, also did an excellent job.(Image Courtesy Twitter@irrfank)
Hindi Medium: Irrfan Khan, one of Bollywood's most versatile and talented actors gave us a memorable performance in this film. Hindi Medium reveals the brutal truth of the prejudiced society which merely survives on the basis of discrimination and hypocrisy. Pakistani actress Sabah Qamar, who starred opposite Irrfan, also did an excellent job.(Image Courtesy Twitter@irrfank)
Lipstick under my Burkha: Initially the movie ' Lipstick Under My Burkha' was refused censor certificate by the CBFC for being 'too lady oriented'. The makers then approached the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal and finally got 'A certificate' after multiple cuts. Lipstick Under My Burkha was well received by critics and won several accolades across the globe. The film screamed women empowerment and gender equality, it also highlights the prevalent issue of marital rape. (Image Courtesy Twitter @konkonas)
Lipstick under my Burkha: Initially the movie ' Lipstick Under My Burkha' was refused censor certificate by the CBFC for being 'too lady oriented'. The makers then approached the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal and finally got 'A certificate' after multiple cuts. Lipstick Under My Burkha was well received by critics and won several accolades across the globe. The film screamed women empowerment and gender equality, it also highlights the prevalent issue of marital rape. (Image Courtesy Twitter @konkonas)
Trapped: Rajkummar Rao finds himself again in this list proving how he is one of the best actor in the contemporary scene. Trapped received immense accolades. The film revolves around Rao's character Shaurya who locks himself accidentally in a desolate and isolated building for almost two weeks and his struggle to get out. This movie received several accolades with Rajkummar Rao's performance receiving heavy praise. (Image Courtesy Twitter @RajkummarRao)
Trapped: Rajkummar Rao finds himself again in this list proving how he is one of the best actor in the contemporary scene. Trapped received immense accolades. The film revolves around Rao's character Shaurya who locks himself accidentally in a desolate and isolated building for almost two weeks and his struggle to get out. This movie received several accolades with Rajkummar Rao's performance receiving heavy praise. (Image Courtesy Twitter @RajkummarRao)
Shubh Mangal Savdhan: One of the brilliant movies of the year with an unusual storyline was Shubh Mangal Savdhan. This movie is about a soon-to-be-wedded couple wedded where the bridegroom played by Ayushman Khurana suffers from erectile dysfunction and how his fiancee Bhumi Pednekar helps him overcome the awkwardness of his condition.  (Image Courtesy Twitter @ayushmannk)
Shubh Mangal Savdhan: One of the brilliant movies of the year with an unusual storyline was Shubh Mangal Savdhan. This movie is about a soon-to-be-wedded couple wedded where the bridegroom played by Ayushman Khurana suffers from erectile dysfunction and how his fiancee Bhumi Pednekar helps him overcome the awkwardness of his condition. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ayushmannk)
Bareilly Ki Barfi:  Kriti Sanon won hearts with her portrayal of the carefree Bitti in this romantic comedy which also starred terrific performers like Rajkummar Rao and Ayushman Khurana.   The movie based on a French novel was well received both critically and commercially with the actors' performances receiving praise. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ayushmannk)
Bareilly Ki Barfi: Kriti Sanon won hearts with her portrayal of the carefree Bitti in this romantic comedy which also starred terrific performers like Rajkummar Rao and Ayushman Khurana. The movie based on a French novel was well received both critically and commercially with the actors' performances receiving praise. (Image Courtesy Twitter @ayushmannk)
The Ghazi Attack: India's first-ever submarine film definitely caught everyone's attention with the presence of some strong acting talents in the likes of Rana Daggubatti, Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni. The story revolves around an Indian Naval submarine, in 1971 which intercepts a Pakistani submarine, PNS Ghazi, during a routine surveillance and thwarts its mission of destroying INS Vikrant. (Youtube Grab)
The Ghazi Attack: India's first-ever submarine film definitely caught everyone's attention with the presence of some strong acting talents in the likes of Rana Daggubatti, Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni. The story revolves around an Indian Naval submarine, in 1971 which intercepts a Pakistani submarine, PNS Ghazi, during a routine surveillance and thwarts its mission of destroying INS Vikrant. (Youtube Grab)
Mom: Sridevi's much-anticipated movie 'Mom' received rave reviews from the audience as well as critics. The story is about Devki, a loving wife and a mother of two daughters. It shows the relationship of a daughter and a mother in hard and difficult times. (Image Courtesy Twitter@SrideviBKapoor)
Mom: Sridevi's much-anticipated movie 'Mom' received rave reviews from the audience as well as critics. The story is about Devki, a loving wife and a mother of two daughters. It shows the relationship of a daughter and a mother in hard and difficult times. (Image Courtesy Twitter@SrideviBKapoor)
Haraamkhor: An unconventional storyline with talented actors Nawazuddin Siddique and Shweta Tripathi. The story revolves around a teacher and his student who are involved in a romantic relationship. The movie was appreciated by the critics. (Youtube Grab)
Haraamkhor: An unconventional storyline with talented actors Nawazuddin Siddique and Shweta Tripathi. The story revolves around a teacher and his student who are involved in a romantic relationship. The movie was appreciated by the critics. (Youtube Grab)

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